Ambitious Lead Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Big Stone Gap (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement: Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Big Stone Gap, VA, seeks a supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will lead screening operations, coordinate staff rotations, and ensure security procedures are followed to protect passengers and cargo.

The role involves shift work, performance reviews, coaching, and responding to incidents. Eligible candidates typically have prior TSA supervisory experience and meet the listed qualification criteria.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Big Stone Gap, VA, seeks a supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will lead screening operations, coordinate staff rotations, and ensure security procedures are followed to protect passengers and cargo.

The role involves shift work, performance reviews, coaching, and responding to incidents. Eligible candidates typically have prior TSA supervisory experience and meet the listed qualification criteria.